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ArticleUnit trusts and land tax threshold exemptionsIn NSW, a unit trust will be eligible for land tax threshold exemptions if it satisfies the definition of "fixed trust"AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleWhat is consequential loss and how do I deal with it in my contract?Explanation of clauses excluding liability for consequential loss and how to deal with them. AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleThe remote witnessing of legal documents in NSW is now here to stayThe Act will create certainty around the future use and adoption of remote witnessing of legal documents in NSW.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleProperty Occupations Act 2014 (Qld) – 5 property tipsThis Act replaces and reduces the red tape and regulation imposed by PAMDA and is welcomed by the property industry.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleHow-to crowd fund: Q&A with CEO of Xinja Holdings LimitedThe CSF regime provides an online, innovative, accessible and cost effective process for companies to source capital.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleCOVID-19 Splinter Award - continuation for councilsThe new award includes entitlements which recognise changes in the employer-employee relationship due to the pandemic.AustraliaEmployment and HRClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleForeign residents capital gains withholding tax paymentThis new withholding legislation aims to assist in the collection of foreign residents' Australian tax liabilities.AustraliaTaxClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleDispelling the myths about dismissals for poor performanceThere is no "one rule" to follow when dismissing employees, particularly where the dismissal is performance based.AustraliaEmployment and HRClarkeKann Lawyers
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ArticleDirectors and Officers Insurance when the company is in liquidation – What happened in Bridgecorp?The NZ Court of Appeal held the directors were not prevented from access to the D&O policy to fund their defence costs.AustraliaInsuranceClarkeKann Lawyers
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ArticleThe comic contract movement - when a picture really is worth 1000 wordsArticle discusses the new comic contract movement and its pros and cons.AustraliaEmployment and HRClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleCategorisation of Land for Rates under the Local Government Act – An UpdateRecent decision examined re-categorisation of land for the purpose of rates. AustraliaEnvironmentClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleLessons for employers in low risk industries from $1 million safety step fallEmployers, including those in traditional white collar industries, should continually refine their approach to safety.AustraliaEmployment and HRClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleDo not let the time pass you by – Understanding Limitation Periods in Bringing a ClaimYou should understand what limitation periods apply to your proposed claim, if they have expired or are near to expiring.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationClarkeKann Lawyers
ArticleNew QLD stamp duty charge for foreign buyers of residential propertyAFAD is a 3% stamp duty surcharge on foreign buyers for the acquisition of residential property, under the Duties Act.AustraliaTaxClarkeKann Lawyers